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"We received numerous entries from across the country," reported Scott
Harmon, Product Manager, Arm + Hammer Litter Products.
BowTie, Inc.

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16: 9 a.
Saturday, Sept. Through in-store adoptions and PETCO's ongoing
partnership with online adoption agency Petfinder.com, thousands of shelters
across the country participated in this event.
Last August, PETCO launched its "Think Adoption First" program, which
reaches out to shelters that offer small animals, reptiles, and birds for
adoption, in an effort to help find families for all homeless animals as well
as resources for customers interested in these diverse companion animal
groups. To find a store
near you, log on to http://www.com. "It's a privilege to recognize organizations whose dedication to their
craft or to their cause is incomparable," said Scott.
The Dogs in Review 51st Annual Show Dogs of the Year Industry Awards were
orchestrated by BowTie, Inc.noahswish .

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Sunday, Sept.
For the eighth year, PETCO and its Foundation made a concerted effort to
place as many orphaned animals as possible in loving homes, as well as to
raise awareness for the many adoptable animals available in their 740+ store
communities.com offers a searchable database of adoptable companion
animals. The nonprofit organization is comprised of two staff
members and a team of trained volunteers from across North America who
mobilize as needed to provide life saving services during the response and
recovery stages. For more information on
Lambert Kay, visit the company 's web site at http://www.

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petsmartcharities. to 9 p.
Noah's Wish faced its greatest challenge in the destruction caused by
Hurricane Katrina.

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People interested in adopting a companion animal can visit their
neighborhood PETCO store for information on upcoming in-store adoption events ,
varieties of animals available for adoption in their community or contact
information to their local animal shelter or placement group.com. Working with more than 8500 animal welfare organizations across
the country, Petfinder. California-based Animal Welfare Organization Honored for
Coming to the Rescue of Animals Stranded by Hurricane Katrina

PRINCETON, N.
(Photo: http://www.

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WHY:

The weekend initiative is another way for PetSmart and PetSmart Charities
to help unite homeless pets with families., Noah's Wish, a nonprofit animal
rescue organization based in Placerville, California, has been recognized with
the Shelter of the Year Award, sponsored by Lambert Kay(R) and Arm +
Hammer(R).

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Or, to locate adoptable animals in your
area, check out http://www.

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PETCO Helps More Than 14 000 Animals Find Happy Homes

com.

5 million animals. Noah's Wish offers temporary shelter, long and short-term
foster care, and grief counseling. With its regional
headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey, Lambert Kay has been dedicated to
providing quality pet care products for over 50 years.

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"This
tremendous turnout, thanks in large part to the publicity help we received
from our friends in the media, demonstrates a raised awareness about the
number and diversity of wonderful pets that are sitting in shelters waiting to
find their forever homes."
"More and more people are realizing adoption is the best option when
looking for a new furry or feathery family member," said Petfinder. Crisp has responded to over 66 major disasters worldwide, including
Hurricane Andrew, the 1993 Midwest floods, the Northridge earthquake, Ground
Zero after September 11 and the 2004 Tsunami in Asia.

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'Think Adoption First ' Initiative Helps Raise Awareness for Birds

SAN DIEGO, More than 14,000 animals are
now spending their time with new families instead of in shelters, thanks to
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc .

Noah's Wish Named Shelter of the Year by Lambert Kay(R) and Arm + Hammer(R)

Lambert Kay, makers of
high-quality pet care products, and Arm + Hammer, both owned by Church and
Dwight, Inc.

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WHAT:

More than 14,000 abandoned and homeless pets hope to find homes during the
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend. PETCO offers their Adoption Gift Booklets
year-round, free of charge to anyone who has adopted a pet from a shelter,
that offer savings on services and supplies needed to make your new family
member happy and healthy. "There are so many
animal shelters that should be commended for their remarkable work, and the
decision-making process in selecting the Shelter of the Year Award was no easy
task. Church and Dwight
Co.

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petsmart.
"This was a great time for animals, because of our compassionate customers
and adoption partners," PETCO Foundation Director Paul Jolly said.petco.

This category is for organizations devoted to pets.

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More than
2,700 non -profit grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the
nation have received support from the Foundation. Through the PETCO
Foundation, PETCO endeavors to be a community leader in promoting the welfare
of companion animals, as well as the importance of the human-animal bond.com.

Many of the contents are @links to categories in Recreation/Pets.

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and sponsored by Nature's Recipe (R). Divisions
of BowTie, Inc.

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WHO:

Local animal welfare organizations, adoptable pets and potential adopters
in search of the perfect furry and four-legged family member.

Petfinder . Most
of the animals were reunited with their owners, while others were placed in
foster care or loving, adopted homes., is a global
manufacturer and marketer of high quality pet care products .

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WHERE:

All 760 PetSmart stores in the United States and Canada. As part of the program, PETCO encourages customers to seek adoptable
animals in the community as a first option , providing informational kiosks and
in-store adoption opportunities to a larger variety of rescue organizations. PETCO
operates more than 740 neighborhood stores in 47 states and the District of
Columbia, as well as a leading destination for on-line pet food and supplies
at http://www.J.

Terri Crisp, Founder and Director of Noah's
Wish, has been devoted to the cause of helping animals since 1983.
Raising the Standard of Purity since 1846, Arm + Hammer(R) manufactures
baking soda, personal care, cleaner and deodorizer products.com.

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PRESS RELEASE National Adoption Weekend Seeks Families for Homeless and Hurricane-Displaced Pets

PETCO, the PETCO Foundation and Petfinder."
The mission of Noah's Wish is to rescue and shelter animals in the
aftermath of disasters . Through her
commitment to animal disaster preparedness, education and response, she has
motivated a vast support network of trained volunteers, animal welfare
organizations, and emergency management agencies across the country and around
the world.

About Lambert Kay(R) and Arm + Hammer (R)
Lambert Kay, a brand from Church and Dwight, Inc.

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About BowTie, Inc .

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Families who adopt a pet during this event will receive a special New Pet &
Parent guide, with more than $35 in valuable PetSmart coupons. As a result of this effort, 14,480 animals found new families
through the adoption drive. The organization's volunteers were able to rescue almost
2,000 stranded animals that had been left behind, including include
approximately 1,000 dogs, 900 cats, several birds, rabbits, chickens, ducks,
geese, lizards, squirrels and snakes, two horses, mice, pot belly pigs, a pea
hen, flying squirrel, emu, scorpion, tarantula, ferret, fish and a rat.org. is the maker of Arm + Hammer(R) and other fine products.

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The bi-annual event also will
help find homes for many of the shelter animals displaced by Hurricane
Katrina as part of an ongoing effort.m.com or call 1-877-473-8762 for the store nearest you., Inc.

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and the PETCO Foundation's National Pet Adoption
Days held earlier this month.com
President Betsy Saul.newscom.
For additional information about Noah's Wish, please visit
http://www.

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The American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
estimates that there are eight to 12 million pets relinquished to shelters and
rescue groups each year.petco.

For pets topics in general, see Recreation/Pets.

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WHEN:

Friday, Sept.m. Visit
www. It was the exemplary involvement of Noah's Wish following the
devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina that truly made them stand out, and
we're immensely proud to honor the organization's steadfast devotion and
dedication to the welfare of pets. Within 48 hours after Katrina made landfall, Noah's Wish
volunteers were en route to Slidell, Louisiana, where they would set up a
temporary shelter. is the leader in special interest pet magazines, trade
magazines, books and web sites dedicated to pet-loving consumers, pet-supply
retailers, veterinarians, breeders, and pet professionals worldwide. include BowTie Magazines, BowTie Press, BowTie News,
Thoroughbred Times Company, Global Distribution Services, and
AnimalNetwork.

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http://www. to 9 p . to 6 p. Dogs and cats made up the majority of animals
adopted, but thanks to PETCO's "Think Adoption First" initiative, hundreds of
birds, reptiles and small mammals also found homes.com offer
a second chance for those orphaned companion animals. The PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization , has
raised more than $23 million since inception in 1999.
Noah's Wish was selected based on four criteria: specific stories and examples
demonstrating devotion to animals and pets; innovative programs exhibited by
the shelter; the number of animals and pets serviced by the shelter; and the
shelter 's involvement with the community., have sponsored the Shelter of the Year Award for several years
now . Almost 1,000 Noah's Wish volunteers
representing nearly every state in the US were involved in the effort.lambertkay.

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More than 4 million abandoned
and unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized each year in North America. 18: 10 a. "We hope events such as this will help people
understand that there are opportunities to adopt new companions every day of
the year.petfinder.

PETCO (Nasdaq: PETC) is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food
and supplies, with a commitment to quality animal care and education.com is the nation's largest and oldest online adoption
community. Last year, Petfinder.com adoption partners found homes for more than
1. The Award, created to honor animal shelters that have made
significant contributions to the community, was presented recently at the Dogs
in Review 51st Annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards Banquet in New York City.